Global Patent Index - EP 1038733 A2

EP 1038733 A2 20000927 - Energy absorbing arrangements

Title (en)

Energy absorbing arrangements

Title (de)

Energieabsorbierende Anordnungen

Title (fr)

Dispositifs d'absorption d'énergie

Publication

EP 1038733 A2 20000927 (EN)

Application

EP 00302459 A 20000327

Priority

GB 9907093 A 19990326

Abstract (en)

An energy absorbing arrangement (10) comprises a conical tube (16), made of thermoplastic material and having an integral end face (18) carrying a bracket (19) for supporting a vehicle bumper. Its other end has a flange (20) with holes for receiving fixtures (24) to attach it to the front of the vehicle. In response to an impact on the bumper, energy is absorbed by micro-rupture of the material of the tube (16). At the same time, a tongue (26) is forced through a hole (32) in a plate (12) on or forming part of the front (or rear) of the vehicle, and claws (28) prevent reverse movement of the tongue (26). The bumper therefore remains supported even after micro-rupture of the tube (16). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B60R 19/26

IPC 8 full level

B60R 19/34 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B60R 19/34 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1038733 A2 20000927; EP 1038733 A3 20010829; GB 2348263 A 20000927; GB 9907093 D0 19990519

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 00302459 A 20000327; GB 9907093 A 19990326